Neptune – MC (Midheaven) Square – In the Shadow of a Self-Made Mask

A square creates an abundance of tense energy in the native’s soul. Above all, this refers to inner complexes, fears, and beliefs that prevent successful development along the lines of the matters governed by the planets involved in the aspect. If one side of the connection involves an outer planet, such as Neptune, then a strong influence comes from the karma of the ancestral line. Similar difficulties and problems may be observed to those faced by the native’s ancestors.

The native’s task is to transform themselves from within: from someone who complains about circumstances and passively consumes into a winner and a source of unconditional love. Without these qualities, success in the profession will be impossible, because the Meridian of the Midheaven in the Tenth House shows the area where fame and prosperity are destined from above. The square creates obstacles on the way to the goal, but with proper working through, it opens unlimited potential for energy and opportunity.

The Dangers of the Neptune – MC Square

Men and women with this aspect give others the impression of being evasive and unreliable. During a job interview, it is difficult for them to win over an employer because of deeply hidden insecurity and constant doubts about whether they have chosen the right specialty.

The Neptune – MC square activates endless reflection on the subject of profession. The native mentally tries on different roles and thinks that they would achieve success faster in another field. However, the problem lies within: without self-love and confidence in the strengths of the personality, failure will happen everywhere, especially in creative work, where the chart owner wants very much to shine. Yet the slightest criticism throws them out of emotional balance, triggers a stream of resentment and anger, and ultimately leads to apathy and an unwillingness to learn from mistakes.

The second task is to fight untidiness, which blurs the favorable impression created by their innate creativity and sensitivity. Chaos often reigns in the home of aspect holders; they are not interested in cleaning when they are busy thinking about the fate of the world and their own destiny.

Rare guests remind them of their inability to be the master even in their own home, let alone in their career, so immersion in solitude seems like a saving way out. In reality, this is a road to nowhere.

To work through the Neptune square to the MC, friends and allies are necessary, but first the native needs to understand the main pitfalls of the aspect:

• an attraction to a prestigious, popular profession connected with the intangible and abstract, along with a desire to receive as much money as possible out of thin air, without making an effort;
• difficulties defining a personal brand, and a lack of understanding of one’s uniqueness and advantageous difference from others;
• constant embellishment, fantasies, inspiration from strange projects such as financial pyramids, and the involvement of others in ventures that are doomed to fail;
• scattering energy in several directions: the person wants to work in a bank and play the violin at the same time;
• poor university performance because of absent-mindedness and daydreaming, or choosing a creative institute that will not provide a stable foundation for a career;
• denial of mistakes and bad actions, and an inability to draw constructive conclusions.

At a low spiritual level, there is a danger of earning money through financial fraud, drug trafficking, alcohol trade, or maintaining dens in nightclubs. It is important to move toward the higher levels of Neptune: creating spectacular beauty, psychology, medicine, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, literature, photography, and maritime work, with the goal of bringing goodness and enlightenment.

Personal Relationships

The native’s insecurity, immaturity, and fears come from childhood. One of the parents was a creative, impractical, or ill person with an alcohol dependency, and with additional negative aspects, drug addiction may also have been present. In the best case, there was domestic instability, unrealistic dreams, and unfulfilled promises.

The aspect holder’s mother may have been completely immersed in her own creative work and not especially interested in her children. This is where the lack of a sense of personal value to the world comes from, as well as an attachment to the familiar pattern of coexistence with a toxic or dependent person.

Natives with the Neptune – MC square choose work in strange places: near cemeteries, in former mansions of the upper classes, or in half-ruined research institute buildings.

Their bosses are inconsistent, unreliable, unpunctual, and may forget to pay salaries on time. There are difficulties with business partners, quarrels in the family over domestic and financial disorder, and excessive romanticization of the partner.

Working Through the Neptune – MC Square

From early youth, it is necessary to choose a clear direction for professional development and follow it without abandoning what has been started. Within one field, the native can develop along different branches: film actor, poet, television host, or businessperson, investor, and lecturer at a financial university.

The goal of professional development should be maximum benefit for consumers. If the business is connected with food, it should involve organic products; if it is the hotel business, it should focus on wellness and relaxation, not underground casinos.

For success, the native will have to eradicate laziness, the habit of being late, postponing matters until the last moment, and instill in themselves a love of order.

Any dream must be brought down to a practical level in order to avoid the temptation of living in castles in the air. It is also important to distance oneself from the parents’ vices by stopping harmful habits through conscious practices of a healthy lifestyle.

Jewelry made of natural talisman stones can help the native cope with negativity and gain emotional stability: serpentine, charoite, blue topaz, larimar, and fluorite. ✓